Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-10-05
ORPHANS FAIR.
What is Being Done for
the Little Ones
AT MOTIFS ARMORY HALL.
List Of the Various Booths and
the Ladies Who Preside
Therein.

Orphans Home commenced last nigl
at Armory Hall, and will be contine
during the week. The hall has bee
profusely decorated with flowers, evel
green's and garlands. Chinese lantern
suspended from the ceiling added t
the lustre of the occasion. The var
ous booths with their myriads of beau
tiful bric-a-brac and luxuries, preside
over by some of Los Angeles faires
ladies, in rich costumes made tn
scene one to be long remembered
The fancy booth was presided over b,
Mrs. L. L. Bradbury, assisted by Mrs
J. G. Kays, Mrs. o. w. Childs, Mrs
S. M. White, Mrs. G. Suscrist, th'
Misses Rosa Bradbury, Francis Fer
bin, Laura Wagner, E. Give. Thii
booth was one of the most conspicuou.
owing to the vast number of articles i
contained. In the rear of the booth {
large crazy quilt was suspended
Above this a handsome oil painting
reaching to the top of the balcony
stopped the passers-by to view it. Or
stands were seen beautiful hand.
painted cups and saucers, many o
which were painted by the fair hands
CT Miss Bradbury herself.
Various kinds of artware as we'll as
toilet articles of all kinds were dis
played, gifts from all sources, all be
ing for this one great benefit.
A small stand over which a fortune
teller presided adjoins this booth.
The grab bag is held by Mrs. Rich.
ard Dillon, assisted by Miss Mary
Cimmins, Miss Ella Decker, Miss
Lizzie Miller and Miss Ella Wea-
meyer. In consideration of small
sum all are entitled to a grab from
the bag, the result of which chance
gives grabbers one of the many fancy
articles here displayed.
Next is the Variety Booth. Here
gathered together one may find luxur-
les almost too numerous to mention.
Handsome plush chairs donated by
Walton & Wachtel, mahogany tables,
the gift of Bryant, Walton & Co.,
hooks, vases, pictures, besides numer-
ous pieces Of 4bric-a-brac upon which
the visitor can either vote, levy, or
take chance, can here be had in
countless variety. This booth is pre-
sided over by Mrs. Robert Steen, as
sisted by Miss Hern and Mrs. Hurley.
Much Credits due these ladies for
their grand display and for the energy
they brought to bear in getting these
numerous things together.
The Wheel of Fortune is in charge
of Mrs. D. Desmond, assisted by the
Misses Desmond. A turn Of the wheel
brings to the lucky, one of the many
beautiful things displayed in this
booth.
The Flower Booth has the good
fortune to be presided over by Mrs. w.
H. Workman, Mrs. DIR. Worthington
and Mrs. j. Murretta assisted by Miss
N. Workman and Miss E. Hook.
These ladies have spared nothing in
making this booth veritable garden
spot. 1t occupies the center of the hall
and is in the shape of a peaked cottage.
This is filled with the finest of flowers
and rarest of plants to say nothing of
the beautiful ladies who hover near it
and make paradise for the one who
enters. 1t is tastefully decorated with
all kinds of flowers and evergreens.
The ladies of this booth have a hand
somely Embroidered Smoking Jacket
which they will be voted to the most
popular Editor besides handsome
Fan to be voted the most popular young
lady. re
Mrs. G. J. Griffin assisted by Mrs.
Yorba, Miss Kate Moran, Miss Mary
Thurke and Miss Mary Sanford are in
charge of the fancy articles made by
the children of the Orphans home
at Mary's Convent. All kinds of
needle work abounds here in the
shape of tides, mats, cushions, bags,
ETC., all made by the children of the
orphans home.
The ice cream booth is in charge Of
Mrs. John Kenealy, Mrs. j. j. Schal-
lert and Mrs. DIR. Kannon, assisted by
the Misses Katie Lindenfeld, Allie
Devin, A. Phelan, and the Misses Le-
croy. This booth is tastefully decor
ated and hung with lace curtains and
lambrequins. 1t is inviting in ap-
pearance and WILL doubt, bring
within it the many lovers of cream
and ices.
Mrs. j. M. Worrell and Miss LEROY
have a beautiful dinner set of 125
pieces, which will be raffled off, and
Of which the fortunate winner may
we'll be proud. 1t is hand painted and
a gift to the orphans home. Besides
this Miss Lecroy has handsome gold
ring, set with garnet, to be raftled off.
The booth over which Mrs. j. j..
Rodriguez presides, assisted by Miss
M. E. Phillipson, the Misses Carrie
and Allie Warren, Miss E. E. Starr
and Miss Elvira Winston, con-
tains fancy work of endless
variety. All styles of lace
spreads cover the side and back of
this fairy booth, in which all the
secrets of the nursery are portrayed
as we'll as brackets, pictures and
paintings of every description. The
outer part of the booth is arranged in
Japanese style, decorated with fans,
parasols, etc., two large ottomans
which are to be raffied off occupying
the corners.
The lemonade and soda water stand
is fitted with the latest appliances for
drawing these beverages. Mrs. J. p.
Wall is in charge, assisted by Mrs.
Davis and Miss Anna Snyder.
The hat-stand is in charge OF the
Misses Katie King, Belle Robson and
Maggie Collins.
The fish pond, one of the most
unique booths found in the modern
fair, occupies the stand near the door:
1t is tastefully decorated with all
styles of embroidered ware, besides
fancy glassware. A large screen
stands in the middle Of the booth
with a fishing rod across. The
sportsman tips the pole behind the
screens, back Of which a young lady
stands and fastens some article to be
drawn up by the fisherman. This in
teresting stand is in charge of Mrs. ].